Ghana News Agency

Monday 31st October, 2016

By
Prince Acquah, GNA
Koforidua, Oct 31, GNA - Aburi Girls Senior
High School (ABUGISS) has joined the civil society campaign to dial down
political tension as it organizes a civic education festival to aid the youth
to reject violence.
“The role of the youth in enhancing peaceful
elections in Ghana” was the theme chosen for the event.
On hand to open the festival was the Deputy
Chairpers

By
Prince Acquah, GNA

Koforidua, Oct 31, GNA - Aburi Girls Senior
High School (ABUGISS) has joined the civil society campaign to dial down
political tension as it organizes a civic education festival to aid the youth
to reject violence.

“The role of the youth in enhancing peaceful
elections in Ghana” was the theme chosen for the event.

On hand to open the festival was the Deputy
Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Mrs.
Josephine Nkrumah, who urged the young people not to be part of any evil agenda
to cause confusion.

They should not do the politician’s bidding
but focus on working hard to live their dream.

“Your future is in your hands, you must avoid
making any mistakes that would destroy your lives.”

Mrs. Nkrumah reminded them that they had
critical role to play to keep the nation calm, united and peaceful.

They should talk everybody out of intolerance,
reckless conduct and violence in their communities.

Mr. Alex Sackey, the Eastern Regional NCCE
Director, said the Commission was determined to do everything to empower the
youth to show responsibility - conduct themselves well.

He used the occasion to appeal to the churches
and the mosques to preach peace.

Students from three other senior high schools
Adisadel College, Pope John and Presbyterian Boys participated in the festival.

It provided the opportunity for them to
interact and ask questions about the election.